Julia Lashay Israel – Eminent Speaker and Real Estate Visionary

risen as a powerful force in the real estate sector, significantly defined by her efforts in fostering diversity and leadership growth.

As the head of inclusion and belonging at Keller Williams Realty International, Julia Lashay has been instrumental in steering the organization of over 800 franchises in 58 countries towards recognizing and actively addressing opportunities and challenges in the diversity, equity, and inclusion spectrum. Julia Lashay is also the operating principle of Keller Williams Integrity Lakes, responsible for casting the vision and maximizing profitability for over 270 real estate agents that close an average of 3,000 transactions annually.

Beyond her strides as a real estate broker, Julia Lashay has utilized her platform as a sought-after public speaker to educate and inspire thousands of professionals globally. Her speaking engagements, often with audiences of over 15,000 attendees, are characterized by a rich blend of energy, knowledge, and refreshing perspective. Additionally, she has authored numerous courses. Two of her groundbreaking contributions, ‘The Agent of Distinction’ and ‘The Color of Real Estate’ have enlightened over 30,000 real estate professionals nationwide.

Julia Lashay is a contributor in media circles with regular features in various platforms such as Inman News and REALTOR Magazine where she shares her insights on industry trends and issues. She is also the co-host of the podcast, The Color of Money, that provides transformative conversations to help increase wealth in Black and historically marginalized communities.

Julia Lashay Israel was honored with the 2020 Exceptional Service Award, 2021 Go Getter Award and was named among the Top 100 Most Influential People to watch in Texas in 2022. Real Trends named her an emerging leader in 2022 and she was repeatedly recognized as a RISMedia Newsmaker in both 2021 and 2023.